Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

split-screen

noun
/ˈsplɪt skriːn/
Definition
A display technique that shows two or more different images or video feeds simultaneously on a single screen.
Examples
  • While playing video games, the split-screen feature allows friends to play together on the same device.
  • The movie used a split-screen effect to show two characters’ perspectives simultaneously.
  • In video editing software, users can utilize the split-screen option to compare two clips side by side.
Meaning
The term refers to the way of dividing the screen into separate sections to view multiple content at once.
Synonyms
  • dual-screen
  • multi-view
  • side-by-side view